by Priscilla H Wilson | Mar 11, 2016 | Birding, Photography, Writing
Wednesday turned into a perfect day for a trip to Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge…mild weather and partly cloudy with no wind. There are not as many birds there now as there have been earlier, but plenty of activity to keep us happy. Batches of snow geese, mute...
by Priscilla H Wilson | Jan 30, 2016 | Birding, Photography, Writing
Think about the tulip bulbs that were planted last fall. Or the birds that flew by today. They must all be confused. No climate change reports have come their way, so how do they figure out what to do and when? If spring has come today…and gone...
by Priscilla H Wilson | Nov 25, 2015 | Birding, Family, Photography, Writing
Walking around the numerous lakes in the neighborhood with a “birder” son is a special Thanksgiving treat. The cooperative weather enhances the pleasure as we peer at numerous ducks, enjoying the crisp fall atmosphere. Another treat to give thanks for is seeing old...
by Priscilla H Wilson | Nov 21, 2015 | Writing
“This is free?” “This is for me?” “She’s giving us this book?” Fourteen women walk into the room with backpacks and sleeping bags. Every week between eight and twenty homeless women meet in a safe place to talk about their ups...
by Priscilla H Wilson | Sep 23, 2015 | Birding, Photography, Travel, Writing
A late afternoon splash of rain chases the humans away. By the time I walk the beach after dinner the birds have returned and people have vanished. This is what I consider a perfect beach. When I think about global warming I ponder how long these slivers of island off...
by Priscilla H Wilson | Aug 6, 2015 | Faith, Photography, Travel, Writing
One day in 2008 my friend, Kaze and I flip through a Bible looking for stories that once influenced us. We choose the passage of Jesus walking on water. Peter pleads to join him and Jesus beckons him out of the boat. Peter suddenly is scared and starts to sink. Jesus...
